Real Salt Lake will kick off its ninth-annual Real Week celebration this Saturday, beginning a full week of events leading up to the club’s March 16 home opener against Rocky Mountain Cup Presented by Mark Miller Subaru rivals Colorado Rapids.

The highlight of this year’s Real Week will come on Wednesday, when the full Real Salt Lake team – including Owner Dell Loy Hansen, President Bill Manning, Head Coach Jason Kreis, General Manager Garth Lagerwey and every player – will make a public appearance at Scheels in Sandy from 2-3 p.m. Scheels will auction off several autographed RSL kits and a few lucky fans will walk away from the event with an autographed RSL mini ball.

Additionally, Kreis will speak at the event and answer questions submitted by fans on Twitter. Fans interested in submitting questions should use #RSLAMAA for their question to be considered. Kreis will also appear live on ESPN 700’s “The Bill & Hans Show,” which will broadcast live from the event. Lagerwey and several players will also appear on “The Bill & Hans Show” during the event.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9th

Real Salt Lake at DC United - 5 PM MT on ABC4 and ESPN 700.

Watch Parties:

501 on Main - 501 Main Street, Park City

Bourbon House - 19 E. 200 S. B-200, SLC

Dick N' Dixie's - 479 E. 300 S., SLC

The Green Pig - 31 E. 400 S., SLC

The Huddle - 2400 E. Ft. Union Blvd., SLC

Legends Sports Pub - 677 S. 200 W., SLC

Lumpys South - 8925 S. Harrison Street, Sandy

Maggie McGee's - 6253 S. Highland Drive, SLC

Piper Down Pub - 1492 S. State Street, SLC

MONDAY, MARCH 11th

Real Salt Lake will hold National Anthem auditions at Rio Tinto Stadium. Auditions are by appointment only. No walk-ins. Auditions will be covered by local news outlets (ABC4, KSL, ESPN 700).

Nat Borchers LIVE interview with The Bill & Hans Show on ESPN 700 at 4:40 PM.

#OnFrame will broadcast on ESPN 700 from 7-9 PM. Guests to be announced.

Real Salt Lake Team Store Item of the Day - Hats & Beanies

TUESDAY, MARCH 12th

Real Salt Lake "Scarf & Seek" with Good Things Utah

The RSL Prize Patrol will be out on the town giving away RSL scarves to lucky fans. Keep your eye on all Real Salt Lake social media outlets and Good Things Utah for clues to the scarf locations.

Every player on the Real Salt Lake roster, ownership, and coaches will be at Scheels in Sandy from 2-3 PM. Scheels will auction five autographed RSL jerseys to benefit the Sandy Club for Boys & Girls, and a few lucky fans will walk away with an autographed mini ball.

RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis will speak and will answer questions submitted by fans on Twitter. Use #RSLAMAA for your question to be considered.

The Bill & Hans Show on ESPN 700 will broadcast LIVE from the event and will carry several player interviews throughout the event. RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis and RSL GM Garth Lagerwey will also do LIVE interviews with Bill and Hans. KSL News Radio, 103.5 The Arrow, and ABC4/CW30 will also be on site with fun promotions and prizes.

Real Salt Lake Team Store Item of the Day - Jackets

THURSDAY, MARCH 14th

Real Salt Lake Player Appearance

RSL MF Sebastian Velasquez will make an appearance at Valley Fair Mall in conjunction with The Bill & Hans Show on ESPN 700. Sebastian will be available to fans for photos and autographs.

The RSL Prize Patrol will be out on the town giving away RSL scarves to lucky fans. ABC4's Good Things Utah, Valley Fair Mall, and ESPN 700 will all be participants in Thursday's giveaways. Keep your eye on all participating social media outlets, television, and radio stations for clues.

RSL Players Answer Your Questions LIVE on YouTube

RealSaltLake.com, the Real Salt Lake YouTube channel, and KSL News Radio 1160 will host a LIVE streaming interview with RSL GK Nick Rimando. Nick will be answering your questions. Submit your questions on the Real Salt Lake Facebook page or on Twitter @RealSaltLake.

RSL Captain Kyle Beckerman LIVE interview with The Bill & Hans Show on ESPN 700 at 4:40 PM.

Real Salt Lake Team Store Item of the Day - Kids Apparrel

FRIDAY, MARCH 15th

Leo's Kitchen on ABC4's Good Things Utah.

OPEN PRACTICE AT RIO TINTO STADIUM 11 AM - 1 PM

Team training will last from 11 AM - 12 PM

Pep Rally with RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis from 12-1 PM

FRIDAY FRIENDLY at the RSL TEAM STORE from 4-7 PM

The Bill & Hans Show LIVE from 2-6 PM, Presented by FORD

XBOX FIFA '13 Tournament

Special #OnFrame broadcast from 6-7 PM on ESPN 700

Royal Army Recruiting

Music by DJ Sayo

Raffles and Giveaways

Snacks and Treats provided by Levy Restaurants

Luis Gil LIVE interview with The Bill & Hans Show on ESPN 700 at 4:40 PM.

Real Salt Lake Team Store Item of the Day - Jerseys (Authentinc, Replica, and Keeper)